LAHORE (Daily Point) — Technology graduates are no longer confined to employment opportunities or jobs solely within Pakistan, as numerous countries worldwide emerge as lucrative destinations for these professionals.
These global hubs not only offer competitive salaries but also provide avenues for career growth within the tech industry.
Leading the list in terms of decreasing annual salary, the top destinations for tech graduates in 2024 are as follows:
- Switzerland
- Average annual salary: $103,715
- Major technology hubs in Zurich, Geneva, and Lausanne, with a focus on medtech, biotech, fintech, and cleantech.
- United States
- Average annual salary: $99,461
- Silicon Valley, Seattle, and New York stand out as major tech centers, encompassing diverse sectors from security to social media.
- Germany
- Average annual salary: $63,767
- Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Stuttgart serve as significant tech centers, with Berlin being part of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology.
- Netherlands
- Average annual salary: $62,783
- Amsterdam, a thriving innovation hub, hosts major companies and prominent tech events, emphasizing both technical knowledge and creativity.
- United Kingdom
- Average annual salary: $62,587
- Silicon Roundabout in East London Tech City is a focal point, with major tech companies like Google, Cisco, Facebook, Intel, and Microsoft contributing to a vibrant tech community.
- Canada
- Average annual salary: $60,023
- Ottawa’s Kanata North Technology Park, alongside tech centers in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal, plays a crucial role in Canada’s growing tech sector.
- Sweden
- Average annual salary: $51,162
- Stockholm’s Kista hub boasts the second-highest number of unicorns globally, making Sweden an attractive destination for tech innovation.
- Australia
- Average annual salary: $50,244
- Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth feature substantial tech centers, while the Canberra Cyber Security Innovation Node caters to tech workers interested in security.
- Denmark
- Average annual salary: $48,650
- Home to major tech companies like IBM, Microsoft, and Oracle, Denmark’s tech industry offers a satisfying work environment with social security benefits.
- Belgium
- Average annual salary: $47,422
- Beyond tech companies, Belgium hosts STEM universities and research centers, including the National Fund for Scientific Research and the Royal Academies for Science and the Arts of Belgium, attracting top talent globally.
